The health of a child’s mouth affects the child's overall health and their ability to attend school. Students need to attend school to be successful. If your child is in need of dental care and you do not have insurance; or have insurance but need help finding a dentist, let us know.
The following dental health programs and services are available to Tucson Unified students.
Provided by: Tucson Unified School Health Services/Dental Department
Services: Free care for urgent dental needs, including severe tooth pain and infection.
Provided by: Community volunteer dentists and dental hygienists.
Eligibility: Students K-12 that are not eligible for other programs and have urgent dental needs and meet income requirements.
Funded by: Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Oral Health Services
Pima County Health Department’s (PCHD) Oral Health Program visits elementary and middle schools to offer free dental services, including oral health screenings, application of fluoride varnishes for stronger teeth and dental sealants – a thin coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth – to prevent cavities. Those back teeth, called permanent adult molars, are meant to last a lifetime! Both sealants and fluoride are very simple, easy and even fun. No shots and no drills. All services are provided on the school grounds. After the screening, each child is sent home with a progress report explaining what was done. Children will be given referrals if additional care is needed.
New in the 23-24 school year, parents/guardians can complete the consent form for their child online via their phone, tablet, or desktop computer!
Ask your child’s school principal or Health Office if the school participates in the free program, Cavity Free AZ!
PCHD Oral Health Program, 520-724-7902
Services: On-site dental exams performed by a licensed dentist.
Eligibility: Tucson Unified students in preschool and grades K-8.
